17th March 2022

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Programming ATmega168PA-PU via FTDI cable (UART)

It has been a fair while since I’ve dabbled in embedded programming but since joining the Bristol Hackspace and Bristol…

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18th May 2021

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FS Refraktor 1.1.0

FS Refraktor 1.1.0 is now live on the App Store. For more details, see the FS Refraktor product page. Features…

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13th May 2021

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Meet Rogue Tentacle | Drambo and Mozaic

I recently sold my Elektron Octatrack mk1 with the intention to buy a mk2 – can’t resist that new Black…

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5th May 2021

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FS Reverser Delay v1.1.3

Hello! Long time, no see! I’ve spent the last few years busy, busy in the background making lots of iOS…

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23rd March 2019

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Are Mobile Apps the Future of Audiology?

According to WHO statistics, over 5% of the world’s population – approximately 466 million people – suffer from disabling hearing…

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22nd March 2019

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5 Musicians Embracing Mobile Technology

Musicians are constantly looking for ways to set themselves apart from the crowd and engage their fanbase in innovative and…

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6th March 2019

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Mixing Console Apps: the Future of Live Sound

The introduction of digital desks to the world of live sound has been revolutionary. Although initially very expensive, prices have…

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31st October 2018

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How to Reduce CPU Usage in Your iOS DAW

While your musical creativity may have no limits, unfortunately your device does. If you’re loading up multiple instances of a…

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30th October 2018

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Basics of Synthesis Part 3: Filters

Following on from last time, where we looked at shaping synth sounds with an amp envelope, in this instalment we’re…

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28th October 2018

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Basics of Synthesis Part 2: Amp Envelope

So, if you read through the last part of the Basics of Synthesis you’ll have selected your initial waveform –…

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28th October 2018

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Basics of Synthesis Part 1: Oscillators

In the right hands a synthesiser is capable of creating almost any sound you can imagine, but no matter what…

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15th October 2018

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5 Steps to Better EQ

EQ is an essential tool for any producer, and is used in almost every circumstance in the studio. Whether it’s…

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15th October 2018

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What is Mastering?

Many musicians seem to regard mastering as some sort of dark art, completed through mysterious means by mastering engineers with…

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22nd September 2018

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AI in Music Streaming

While talk of Artificial Intelligence may conjure up visions of science fiction-esque robots, the reality is a little more mundane.…

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19th September 2018

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Sound Design: the Missing Link in Your App’s UX

With smart speakers becoming a common feature in homes around the world, companies are having to consider their approach to…

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12th September 2018

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What is Logic Remote?

Combining iOS and Desktop Many of iOS musicians find that using either an iPhone or iPad as a music making…

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28th August 2018

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5 Tips for Better Co-Writing Sessions

Pairing up with another musician can be a great way to get ideas flowing, some of the greatest songs of…

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22nd August 2018

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How to Set Up a GarageBand Jam Session

I Hope you Like Jammin’ One of the downsides of making music in a DAW like GarageBand is that it’s…

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17th August 2018

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Microphone Basics

Step in to any studio worth its salt and you’re likely to see a huge range of microphones of all…

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12th August 2018

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What is Reverb?

Reverb is one of those tools that is absolutely essential for music producers of every kind, whether it’s to add…

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7th August 2018

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What is Ableton Link?

They say two heads are better than one, and in the context of music making teaming up with another musician…

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4th August 2018

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5 Uses for 3D Audio

What is 3D Audio? Close your eyes and take a listen to the sounds around you. The rumble of traffic,…

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31st July 2018

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Why You Should Check Your Mix in Mono

There was once a time where mixing in mono was standard practice for producers and stereo mixes were just an…

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26th July 2018

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10 Beat Production Tips for Better Drums

With pretty much every genre of music the drums are the backbone, holding everything together and providing the groove. And…

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23rd July 2018

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7 Ways to Turn Your 8 Bar Loop into a Song

We’ve all been there, after that initial burst of inspiration you’re left with an 8 bar loop of music –…

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18th July 2018

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What is Delay?

So what is delay? Put simply, delay is an effect that repeats your signal, much like an echo. However, despite…

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12th July 2018

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How to turn your iOS Device into a Mobile Music Studio

It’s not hard to see the appeal of making music on your iPhone or iPad, being able to carry your…

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27th June 2018

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AudioShare, AUM and Organising Your Files

While AUM is an extremely versatile app, musicians accustomed to the edit window layout of traditional DAWs may find that…

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18th June 2018

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Beginner’s Guide to iOS Music Making

Ever since the first four track tape recorders introduced musicians to the potential of being able to record outside of…

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12th June 2018

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Time and Space Bundle

Wanting to expand your iOS sonic palette with some AUv3 effects? What better place to start than our FS Time…

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24th May 2018

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Inter-App Audio Generators and Instruments

If you’re an AUM user, you may have also noticed that when you load an app in the instrument slot…

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21st May 2018

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AUM vs Audiobus 3 – What’s the Difference?

There’s certainly a lot of confusion online surrounding AUM and Audiobus 3 and the differences between them, with plenty of…

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16th May 2018

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How is Technology Transforming Music Discovery?

In the days before the internet, hunting down new music was a very different process. Word of mouth, Top of…

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14th May 2018

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Using an iPad for Live Music

While iPads are perfect for sketching down musical ideas on the move – or even building entire tracks – more…

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23rd April 2018

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iOS’ Greatest Hits

The capabilities of iOS devices in for music production have been growing rapidly since the first iPhone was released back…

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12th April 2018

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A Brief History of iOS Music Production

Timeline The timeline is currently offline as we make some changes to our website, please check back soon.…

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10th April 2018

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A Producer’s Guide to Audio File Formats

File Formats So you’ve finally finished your track and you’re ready to share your masterpiece with the world. However, the…

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21st March 2018

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AUv3 App Developer Interview with FutureSonic’s Dave Gibson

FutureSonic’s founder and CEO, David Gibson, recently spoke to Matthew Fecher from AudioKit about our apps and what it takes…

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29th January 2018

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Is Skeuomorphism the Best Approach for iOS Audio Apps?

Fairly obviously, the key to any successful audio plugin is how it sounds. But the plugin’s looks also play an…

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23rd January 2018

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Introduction to AUv3 Apps

Although both Audiobus and Inter-App Audio have really pushed iOS music production forward by making it possible for iOS musicians to…

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3rd January 2018

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Waves Set Sights on iOS

Back in November 2017 Steinberg announced an update to their popular iOS DAW application, Cubasis. But one feature in particular…

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2nd January 2018

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Audiobus, IAA and AUv3 – What’s the Difference?

If you’re only just to dipping your toes into the waters of mobile music production then the terms Audiobus, Inter-App…

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